THE first-ever robot and human marathon race saw both species fall over and a female bot that could WINK at fans. The historic competitive race between man and bot saw 21 humanoid robots race ...

A small humanoid bot races in human running shoes. VCG / VCG via Getty Images Robots also received awards for the most innovative form, gait design and endurance, according to the Associated Press.

Humanoid robots have appeared at marathons in China over the past year - but this marks the first time in history they have raced alongside humans. Computer science professor Alan Fern said that ...

If the idea of robots taking on humans in a road race conjures dystopian images of android athletic supremacy, then fear not, for now at least. More than 20 two-legged robots competed in the world ...